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2023 OKLAHOMA ON-SITE WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION’S (OOWA)

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW EVENT

2023 Conference Theme

Onsite Insight: Tools and Training to Become a Better Onsite Professional 

OOWA will hold our Annual Conference and Trade Show September 26-28, 2023 at the Muskogee Civic Center. This year's 3-day event features the annual trade show, various classes, and discussions in collaboration with the DEQ, NAWT, industry manufacturers, and our own OOWA Board.

We have several attendance options, as well as vendor and sponsorship opportunities! We hope to see you there!

Government Agency Members, please contact oowaok@gmail.com to register. Include your contact details, the name of your government agency, and any additional NAWT classes you wish to sign up for.

CEU Credits are available for both water and wastewater licensing for water quality.

Pre-Registration Over, Walk-Ins Welcome!

Arrive Early to Avoid Lines

Your Ticket Includes

  • Trade Show Access
  • Access to Evening Industry Appreciation Party (Food Provided, Open Bar) at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
  • Access to Aerobic Manufacturers Maintenance and Repair Classes
  • Access to DEQ Management Round Table Q&A
  • Education Series with Snacks & Lunch, Coffee & Water Provided

Separate Registration for NAWT and DEQ Classes are REQUIRED:


Registration to both NAWT classes is not permitted. Please choose either the NAWT Inspector Certification Training Class or the Vacuum Truck Technician Safety & Training Class. Register for DEQ classes here. Registration for NAWT classes can be done at conference registration.



Hotel Information

We are delighted to announce that the Fairfield Inn & Suites Muskogee is offering a special group rate exclusively for our event. Book your stay with and enjoy comfortable accommodations at a discounted rate ranging from $99 to $119 per night.

To secure your reservation, simply use the online reservation link provided below. If you have any questions or encounter any issues while making your reservation, contact the hotel or OOWA for assistance.

Book Hotel with Group Rate

Tuesday - September 26th, 2023:

Lagoon Room

  • 8am-12pm: NAWT Onsite Installer Certificate of Completion Professional Training – Kimberly Seipp (8 Hours CEU’s)
  • 12pm-1pm: Lunch
  • 1pm-5pm: NAWT Onsite Installer Certificate of Completion Professional Training – Kimberly Seipp (8 Hours CEU’s)

Poo Room 

  • 8:00am-12:00pm: Vacuum Truck Technician Training & Safety Class – Jeff Rachlin (8 Hours CEU’s)
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm: Vacuum Truck Technician Training & Safety Class – Jeff Rachlin (8 Hours CEU’s)

Aerator Room

  • 10:00am-12:00pm: DEQ State Licensed Aerobic Spray Installer Certification Class
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm: DEQ State Licensed Pumper Initial Testing & Certification Class

Effluent Room

  • 10:00am-12:00pm: DEQ State Licensed CSE Installer Certification Class
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch

Wednesday - September 27th, 2023: Conference Kickoff

Lagoon Room

  • 8:00am-9:00am: OOWA Kickoff
  • 9:00am-10:30am: Morning Break/Vendor Time
  • 10:30am-12:00pm: Keynote Speaker: Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters – Hector Hernandez
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Oklahoma Septic Systems Tips and Tricks – Nicholas Huber, DEQ
  • 2:00pm-3:15pm: Afternoon Break/Vendor Time
  • 3:15pm-4:15pm: Promoting/Communicating Your Business – Jami Mattox and Hayley Eberle, Office of Communications & Marketing at OSU
  • 4:30pm-5:00pm: Arena Open

Poo Room

  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Top Employee Performance – Hector Hernandez
  • 2:00pm-3:15pm: Afternoon Break/Vendor Time
  • 3:15pm-415pm: Contaminant Exposure Risks to Pumpers and Haulers – Sergio Abit, OSU Cooperative Extension
  • 4:15pm-5:00pm: Afternoon Break/Vendor Time

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

  • 6:00pm-10:00pm: Industry Appreciation Party, featuring Ricochet

Thursday - September 28th, 2023:

Lagoon Room

  • 8:00am-9:00am: Best Practices in Managing a Septic System Business – Jim King, Eljen Corporation
  • 9:00am-10:30am: Vendor Break
  • 10:30am-11:30am: System Failure Identification – Jim King, Eljen Corporation
  • 11:30am:-12:45pm: Lunch
  • 12:45pm-2:00pm: DEQ Roundtable – Nicholas Huber, DEQ
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm: Portable Sanitation and Special Events – Jamie Gunderson, Portable Sanitation Association
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm: OHP DOT Compliance Q&A, Size and Weights – Trooper Chris Herd, DOT
  • 4:00pm-4:45pm: Award Ceremony

Poo Room

  • 8:00am-9:00am: Best Practices and Common Errors in Soil Profile Evaluation – Greg Ressel, DEQ
  • 9:00am-10:00am: Basic Service Tech Training: Transportation and Logistics – Jamie Gunderson, Portable Sanitation Association
  • 10:30am-11:30am: Myths (or Not) About Soils and Wastewater Treatment – Sergio Abit, OSU Cooperative Extension
  • 11:30am-12:45pm: Lunch
  • 12:45pm-2:00pm: Unconventional Waste Streams – Allison Blodig, Infiltrator Water Technologies
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm: Service Inspection Best Practices – Sergio Abit, OSU Cooperative Extension

Join Us at our Industry Appreciation Party


Tickets to the OOWA Annual Conference include two (2) tickets for the Wednesday evening Industry Appreciation Party. Don't forget to indicate your attendance during the registration process to secure your spot at the party.

This year, the party will be held at the iconic Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, providing the perfect backdrop for a fantastic evening. Get ready to be entertained by the electrifying performances of Ricochet, the award-winning country music group. Prepare to dance, sing along, and celebrate the achievements of the wastewater industry. It's an event you won't want to miss!


Thank you to our conference sponsors

Cherokee Nation


Clearstream Wastewater Systems, Inc.


Solar Air


Infiltrator Water Technologies

Patriot Auto Group

Ditch Witch

Eljen Corporation

NuWater USA

Jet Inc.

Armstrong Bank


Ecological Tanks, Inc.

Past Conference Themes

2015 Forging Collaborations

Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. David Lindbo and Dr. Randy Miles

2016 The Onsite Wastewater Infrastructure

Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. Anish Jantrania

2017 Onsite Wastewater Treatment: From Design to Maintenance

Plenary Session Speakers: Dr. John Buchanan and Mr. Tom Fritts

2018 Septic Systems Science and Safety

Plenary Session Speakers: Dr. Sara Heger and Mr. John Thomas

2019 Best Practices in Installation and Troubleshooting

Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. John Buchanan

2020 Conference Canceled Due to COVID-19

2021 Raising Awareness and Elevating a Professional Onsite Wastewater Industry in Oklahoma

Plenary Session Speaker: Tom Fritts, Residential Wastewater Treatment Inc.

2022 Invest in Yourself: Seizing Onsite Opportunities Through Education and Training

2023 Onsite Insight: Tools and Training to Become a Better Onsite Professional

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